Samurai Blue manager Hajime Moriyasu made 19 first-time selections out of 26 players for the upcoming 32-nation tournament in Qatar.
The two-time Japan Golf Tour winner earned $270,000 at the inaugural event in London.
Hajime Moriyasu’s side defended well but couldn’t find an equalizer.
After their 4-1 win over Paraguay, the Samurai Blue shifted their focus to an encounter with world No. 1 Brazil.
The Tokyo native is one of three women who’ll work as referees in the quadrennial men’s soccer showcase for the first time.
The 20-year-old won three of the first five tournaments to open the 2022 campaign.
The Japan men’s soccer team completed its quest with late drama against Australia, getting two goals from substitute Kaoru Mitoma.
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Under-fire manager Hajime Moriyasu’s squad secured a much-needed three points and ended the Socceroos’ world record 11-match victory streak in World Cup qualifying.
A loss to Saudi Arabia exacerbates Samurai Blue’s challenge of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Qatar.